Increase in stipends, the opening of a National Statistics Office branch on the sister island, and the setting up of the Gozo Youth councils were lauded by Gozitan University Students (GUG).
In their budget reaction, Gozitan students also welcomed the intelligent lighting pilot project.
On the other hand, the students expressed puzzlement about the absence of a fast ferry service between Malta and Gozo. It also expressed itself disappointed there was no mention about the Gozo campus.